CURRIED RED LENTIL SOUP WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND CILANTRO

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One of the world's oldest health foods, lentils are nutritional powerhouses. Their high protein and fiber content steadies blood sugar, staving off hunger. Create this Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Clinatro for a tasty dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons safflower oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 large shallot, finely chopped (4 tablespoons)
2 carrots, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons curry powder
Coarse salt
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup red lentils
1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems, plus 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, shallot, and carrots, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add curry powder, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 4 cups water, and the lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils and carrots are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour 2 cups soup through a fine sieve into a bowl, reserving solids. Puree strained liquid with remaining soup in a blender until smooth. Reheat after blending. Stir in reserved solids.
  • Reserving some for garnish, stir cherries and cilantro stems into soup, and ladle into bowls. Swirl in remaining 1/4 cup coconut milk, and garnish with cherries and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 390 g

Royal Plays
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This soup is delicious! The red lentils and dried cherries make a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Olegario Ayala
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the dried cherries add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Op Shahmeer Yt
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the dried cherries add a nice sweetness. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Melinda Page
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's also healthy and vegan. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Joshua Bangura
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I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the dried cherries added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Toniece vlogs
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This soup is delicious! The red lentils and dried cherries make a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Restly Calimlim
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots, celery, and onions, and it turned out great. The soup is packed with flavor and it's a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet.


Dyrax
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I love the pop of flavor that the dried cherries add to this soup. I also like that the soup is not too spicy. It's perfect for people who don't like spicy food.


Michael Townes
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some cooked lentils in the fridge and I threw them in this soup and it turned out great. The soup is hearty and flavorful and it's a great meal for a cold winter day.


Shathi Akter
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was vegan. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Mike Ross
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Alnahar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's also healthy and vegan. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Livann Grobler
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots, celery, and onions, and it turned out great. The soup is packed with flavor and it's a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet.


Xavion Wheeler
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I love the pop of flavor that the dried cherries add to this soup. I also like that the soup is not too spicy. It's perfect for people who don't like spicy food.


Hasan Hasan khan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some cooked lentils in the fridge and I threw them in this soup and it turned out great. The soup is hearty and flavorful and it's a great meal for a cold winter day.


corana Virus
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was vegan. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Mule Chancho
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sbusiso Mbuyazi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's also healthy and vegan. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Sabab Islam
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of red lentils, dried cherries, and cilantro is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Samson Moses
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This soup was a hit! The red lentils cooked up quickly and the curry paste gave it a delicious flavor. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and zucchini, and it turned out great.